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Gary Boyd Obituary
Gary Cooper Boyd, 79, of Fancy Gap, VA, Retired Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force for 26 years, and Hillsville VDOT passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was born in Saltville, VA to the late Floyd (Bud) and Ilean Goff Boyd. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brother, James (Jim) Boyd and sister and brother-in-law, Mary Katherine and Bill McCready.
Gary is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sonja Burnett Nester Boyd. A daughter and son-in-law, Menda and Clay Grooms of Opp, Alabama; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Bolden (Bo) and Dee Boyd of Abingdon, John and Brenda Boyd of Bristol, and Sam and Susan Boyd of Atkins, sister Eva Boyd Evans of Abingdon; stepsons, Randall Nester of Las Vegas, NV and Eric Nester of Fancy Gap; grandchildren surviving are Morgan Grooms of Opp, AL and Kaley Nester of Galax.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor Wendell Horton officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Primitive Baptist Cemetery off route 52. Military Rites will be conducted by Hillsville V.F.W. Grover King Post 1115. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. Donations may be made to the Pine Grove Primitive Baptist Cemetery fund c/o P.S. Dalton, 107 Rotenizer Drive, Hillsville, VA 24343. A guestbook is available on-line by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the Boyd family.
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Sonny Porterfield
July 14, 2019
So sorry for your loss and I also suffered a loss in Garys passing. I only knew Gary in High School. We enjoyed butting heads on the football field and hanging out after skull practice on Thursday nights. He is now on a much better playing field.
Blessings
Mark DeHaven
July 13, 2019
Sonja so sorry for your loss ! You and Gary maid a good couple. I always enjoyed working with Gary, he was always good to work with. He was a good man he will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Tony Surratt
July 12, 2019
So sorry about Gary. Wish I could have been there.
Marie Horton and Family
July 12, 2019
Sonja and Family, So sorry to hear about Gary. May God bless you all during this time. Our prayers are with you all.
Brenda & Richard Horton
July 12, 2019
Sonja and family sorry for your loss.prayers coming your way. love you
Ginger Logar
July 12, 2019
Gary certainly will forever be honored for his courageous service of duty in Our Country's
Armed Forces
He was extremely fortunate to have shared his later life with the remarkable lady that absolutely adored him loyally and so very lovingly . . . his beloved wife Sonja that without doubt will go on loving him faithfully . . . Until
Heartfelt condolences are extended to all as you reflect and celebrate Gary's legacy
Jim Counts
July 11, 2019
John, having lost my brother this time last year, I think I know your thoughts and feelings as you have lost another brother. I remember that you were very proud of Gary, and you talked about him a lot when we were in school. During these hard days, may God comfort you and your family as only He can. Jim Counts
Sue Ward
July 11, 2019
Sonja, my heart goes out to you. I know how deeply you loved Gary and he did you as well. You will have no regrets because you were there for him 24/7. Praying for peace and strength in the days and months to come. Love you. God Bless you
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